These 10 Habits Were Killing My Golf Game

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For 20 years, I was stuck. I practiced harder, chased swing tips, and obsessed over my score—but nothing worked. It wasn’t until I removed these 10 habits from my golf game that things finally clicked.

In this video, I’m sharing the biggest mindset and strategy shifts that helped me simplify the game, lower my scores, and (finally) enjoy golf again.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, overcomplicated, or burned out—this is for you.

🎯 You’ll learn how to:
• Stop overthinking your swing
• Let go of unrealistic expectations
• Simplify your practice and strategy
• Focus on what actually leads to improvement

⛳ I cover key topics like:
• Golf swing mechanics vs. impact
• Mental game struggles
• Course management
• How to stop letting score dictate your happiness

0:00 Introduction
1:00 Fighting Against Golf
2:00 Chasing a Perfect Swing
3:35 Stop Being So Serious
4:40 Worrying About Others
6:19 Needing Every Shot
8:28 Marathon Range Sessions
10:25 Playing For Score
12:11 Impatience
13:37 Only Seeing Trouble
16:05 Beating Yourself Up

Who am I?

My name is Jon Sherman 👋. I'm a best-selling author, PGA Tour coach, and a golfer just like you. I aim to help golfers of all levels lower their scores and enjoy the game more, but without talking about the golf swing. I focus on four topics - expectation management, strategy, practice, and the mental game. I'll share some of my best advice on this channel in an easy-to-understand, actionable format.